How much activity do kids need?
Children aged between 5- 12 should be active for at least 60 minutes each day (and up to several hours). Being active includes a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Examples of moderate activities include a brisk walk, a bike ride or any sort of active play.
More vigorous activities will make kids “huff and puff” and include organised sports such as football and netball, as well as activities such as ballet, running and swimming laps. Children typically accumulate activity in intermittent bursts ranging from a few seconds to several minutes, so any sort of active play will usually include some vigorous activity.
Most importantly, kids need the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that are fun and suit their interests, skills and abilities. Variety will also offer your child a range of health benefits, experiences and challenges.
